Santa Barbara, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Sun
Jul 12
Mostly Clear
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-º / 63º 20% ESE 3 mph 89%
11pm Clear 66º 2% SE 2 mph 90%
Mon
Jul 13
Partly Cloudy
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74º / 64º 18% SSW 10 mph 76%
12am Mostly Clear 66º 2% SE 3 mph 89%
1am Partly Cloudy 66º 2% ESE 2 mph 89%
2am Partly Cloudy 66º 2% SE 3 mph 90%
3am Mostly Cloudy 66º 2% E 3 mph 89%
4am Partly Cloudy 65º 2% E 3 mph 89%
5am Partly Cloudy 65º 4% E 3 mph 90%
6am Mostly Cloudy 64º 20% E 3 mph 92%
7am Mostly Cloudy 65º 19% ENE 2 mph 90%
8am Partly Cloudy 68º 4% SSE 3 mph 85%
9am Partly Cloudy 69º 3% SSE 4 mph 80%
10am Partly Cloudy 70º 3% S 5 mph 81%
11am Partly Cloudy 71º 2% SSW 6 mph 76%
12pm Partly Cloudy 72º 2% SW 7 mph 72%
1pm Partly Cloudy 73º 1% SW 8 mph 71%
2pm Partly Cloudy 72º 1% WSW 8 mph 71%
3pm Partly Cloudy 73º 1% WSW 8 mph 69%
4pm Partly Cloudy 73º 1% WSW 8 mph 70%
5pm Partly Cloudy 73º 1% WSW 10 mph 70%
6pm Partly Cloudy 71º 1% WSW 9 mph 76%
7pm Partly Cloudy 69º 2% WSW 8 mph 82%
8pm Partly Cloudy 67º 4% SW 5 mph 88%
9pm Partly Cloudy 66º 4% SSW 4 mph 93%
10pm Partly Cloudy 66º 5% SSW 4 mph 93%
11pm Mostly Clear 67º 5% SSE 4 mph 91%
Tue
Jul 14
Partly Cloudy
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76º / 69º 18% SW 10 mph 74%
12am Partly Cloudy 67º 5% SE 3 mph 90%
1am Partly Cloudy 66º 6% E 3 mph 90%
2am Partly Cloudy 66º 6% E 3 mph 90%
3am Partly Cloudy 66º 10% E 3 mph 88%
4am Partly Cloudy 66º 6% E 3 mph 90%
5am Partly Cloudy 66º 6% E 3 mph 89%
6am Mostly Cloudy 65º 20% E 3 mph 90%
7am Mostly Cloudy 66º 19% ENE 2 mph 88%
8am Partly Cloudy 67º 18% SE 3 mph 86%
9am Partly Cloudy 69º 4% S 4 mph 81%
10am Partly Cloudy 70º 3% SSW 5 mph 79%
11am Partly Cloudy 71º 3% SSW 6 mph 76%
12pm Partly Cloudy 74º 2% SW 7 mph 70%
1pm Partly Cloudy 74º 2% SW 8 mph 68%
2pm Partly Cloudy 75º 1% WSW 9 mph 66%
3pm Mostly Sunny 75º 1% WSW 10 mph 66%
4pm Mostly Sunny 74º 1% WSW 10 mph 68%
5pm Mostly Sunny 74º 0% WSW 10 mph 68%
6pm Sunny 74º 1% WSW 10 mph 70%
7pm Sunny 74º 2% WSW 8 mph 72%
8pm Sunny 73º 2% W 7 mph 72%
9pm Clear 73º 1% W 6 mph 71%
10pm Mostly Clear 74º 4% NW 6 mph 70%
Wed
Jul 15
Sunny 86º / 69º 1% SSW 11 mph 58%
Thu
Jul 16
Mostly Sunny 82º / 65º 1% SSW 8 mph 57%
Fri
Jul 17
Partly Cloudy 78º / 64º 3% S 8 mph 70%
Sat
Jul 18
Mostly Cloudy 78º / 66º 17% SSW 9 mph 70%
Sun
Jul 19
Mostly Sunny 78º / 66º 3% SSW 10 mph 66%

Weather Radar for Santa Barbara, CA See Radar

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Santa Barbara, CA

Tonight
Low : 64ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Cloudy. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Monday
High : 68ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Monday Night
Low : 64ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog after 11pm. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Tuesday
High : 75ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog before 11am. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Tuesday Night
Low : 71ºF
SW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming N after midnight. Partly cloudy. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday
High : 83ºF
NNE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming WSW in the morning. Sunny. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday Night
Low : 76ºF
W wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NE after midnight. Partly cloudy. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday
High : 82ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night
Low : 64ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Santa Barbara, CA

    MondayTuesdayWednesday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 2326884326108
    6am10am2pm6pm10pm2am6am10am2pm6pm10pm2am
    MPH 2326884326108
    DIR SEEENESSWWSWWSWSSEEENESSWWSWWSW

    Current Weather Conditions In Santa Barbara, CA

    As Of: 43 minutes ago

    • 66ºF
    • 66ºF
    • 2mph
    • 0º (SE)
    • 2mph
    • Clear
    • 10mi
    • 29.92"
    • 90%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Santa Barbara, CA is Clear. The current temperature is 66°F, and the expected high and low for today, Sunday, July 12, 2026, are -° high temperature and 63°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 2 miles per hour, and coming from the Southeast. The wind is gusting to 2 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 66° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 2 percent, with current humidity at 90 percent, and air pressure at 29.92 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 2 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Extreme Heat Watch - 1:46am Sun Jul 12 2026

    ...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

    WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 110
    away from the coast, and 85 to 95 near the coast possible.

    WHERE: A portion of southwest California.

    WHEN: From Tuesday morning through Thursday evening.

    IMPACTS: There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for
    anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without
    air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort
    level next week.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
    the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

    Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
    interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

    Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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    Beach Hazard Statement - 8:44pm Sun Jul 12 2026

    ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

    WHAT: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
    elevated surf expected. Potential thunderstorms could produce
    lightning. Abnormally high tides of 7.0 to 7.5 feet are
    expected each evening.

    WHERE: San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
    Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
    Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County
    Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

    WHEN: Through Wednesday evening.

    IMPACTS: There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
    currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
    wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
    nearshore. Lightning strikes can harm individuals.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS: A south to southwest swell will affect
    the coastal waters through the week. With abnormally high
    tides and south swell, there is the potential for some minor
    coastal flooding in low lying areas.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
    stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
    in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

    Seek shelter inside a fully enclosed building or car with metal
    roof if lightning is in the area and wait until the lightning has
    left the area.

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